Standard Common Name

Identification

The Dusky Butterflyfish can be recognised by the yellow area on its snout, the dark band below the eye and dark body colour.

Size range

The Dusky Butterflyfish grows to 21 cm in length.

Distribution

The species occurs from much of the South-western Pacific. In Australia it is known from Queensland to southern New South Wales.

The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.